Use this one-class-period activity the day after winter break. Students will read a passage about the activities that took place in the school over break and answer questions based on the passage. While heavily focused on math, students are also

This worksheet has three sections with 40 problems each. The first section is all multiplication of positive and negative numbers. The second is all division. The third section is a mix of multiplication and division.

This word document contains a list of 180 quotes and their authors to be used daily in the classroom. These quotes include inspiring and though-provoking words of wisdom from all different walks of life. Athletes, authors, celebrities, poets, and

This powerpoint can be used for any langauge. The numbers begin with 0-10, then 11-19, then 20-19, etc. They can be shown on the board while students collectively call out the response (in English, Spanish, French, German, etc) or you can

This one page document outlines a fable writing project for students. Your class will be able to write their own fable including two characters. In addition, they will need to designate different parts of speech and figures of speech within their

By utilizing a pre-maid list of word-of-the-day vocabulary designated for middle schoolers, this powerpoint includes the vocabulary word, its part of speech, a picture, and its definition on each slide. Attention grabbing transitions will allow you

This sheet explains text-dependent analysis using the metaphor of a puzzle. Six of the many possible puzzle pieces are included with short descriptions. This handout may assist students in beginning to understand and analysis all types of

This worksheet asks students to work with equivalent fractions as well as comparing fractions in terms of least and greatest. When I used this in my room, I kept piles of dominos for students to pick up at their leisure. It was a great way to get

This worksheet includes 40 fraction problems with subtraction and multiplication only. It is a great worksheet to use moving students from the common denominator of addition/subtraction to the improper fractions of multiplication/division.